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This giving season please support the passionate work of the Napa Green team. Being a nonprofit means constant fundraising. Our small but mighty four-person team depends on donations and grants for more than 50% of our budget. We are happy to have joined the Give!Guide this year. Even if you can only give $10 that instantly becomes $20 thanks to matching donations from six of our leading Napa Green certified growers and Napa Climate NOW! Beyond giving, please help us to spread the word within your own networks. All donations are tax deductible!
These funds support our work with over 60 growers to improve soil health and vineyard resilience to drought & heat stress, enhance biodiversity, ensure their teams feel safe and cared for, and help them play a proactive role in fighting climate change by preventing emissions and air pollution aboveground, and storing more carbon in the soil belowground.
Your donations support our work with over 100 vintners to maximize water and energy efficiency, shift to environmentally conscious purchasing and distribution, engage and care for their teams, and systematically reduce emissions from making and delivering wine, while also improving the bottom line.
We are so grateful for your support. The community that we have behind Napa Green contributes to all of our successes, like a $15,000 grant we were recently awarded from Patagonia. Sportago in St. Helena served as a bridge to that grant. So please reach out if you come across opportunities like these.
Wishing you joyous, peaceful holidays full of love.
-Anna Brittain and the Napa Green Team
Join Us for Climate-Smart Burning Demonstration Workshop
We’ve organized a demonstration of three climate-smart burn technologies THIS FRIDAY. The weather may not cooperate but if we are rained out we will reschedule to January 20 (we’ll send an update to registrants tomorrow).
The day will begin with Raymond Baltar from the Sonoma Ecology Center explaining the method behind the conservation/low-smoke burn technique and biochar production and then demonstrating a burn, along with a flame-capped kiln. The Clean Burn Company will have an AirBurners BurnBoss processing other piles of vines, and also creating biochar.
When: December 9, from 9-1 pm (backup date Jan. 20). Lunch will be provided. You can RSVP and find more information here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/459477057247
Napa Green is Seeking a Part-Time Program Assistant
Do you want to help grow and support sustainability and climate action in the wine industry? Do you want to work with an amazing team of dedicated experts? Here is your chance! We are seeking a half-time Program Assistant with the flexibility to support general operations, but primarily focus on supporting Napa Green Winery certification.
In this role you will work closely with the Winery Program Manager and our consulting Program Engineer to help facilitate the Winery certification and re-certification processes. This will include interfacing with winemakers, cellar managers, and operations directors to help guide them through the certification process. The most important skillset is exceptional organization.
If interested, please read the full job description . Cover letter and CV/resume should be sent to CEO Anna Brittain, anna@napagreen.org.
Apply for the 2023 Green Medal Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Award
Has your vineyard and winery been making notable and measurable strides in sustainability and climate action? Then you should apply for the Green Medal award.
Vineyards and wineries that participate in a sustainability program in California are eligible to apply in four award categories, recognizing outstanding achievement in sustainability: Leadership Award; Environment Award, Community Award, and Business Award. At least one Napa Green member has been recognized with an award every year, including the 2022 winner of the Environment Award, Trefethen Family Vineyards.
Start your application here: https://www.greenmedal.org/apply-about/ Application Deadline: January 20, 2023
The Robert Alexander Scott Scholarship for Educational Advancement
This new scholarship benefits current vineyard or winery workers, their children and spouses/partners studying for a certificate and/or an associate degree in viticulture and/or enology at Napa Valley College, Santa Rosa Junior College, Allan Hancock College, Cuesta College, Walla Walla Community College or Umpqua Community College.
The scholarship is geared toward individuals seeking skills that will allow them to advance above entry-level positions in viticulture and enology. Previous recipients of the scholarship are eligible to reapply in subsequent years while working to complete their certificate and/or associate degree.
Award Amount: $6,000-$10,000 per year. Read the full application guidelines here. The deadline for submission is March 6, 2023.
Donate to Napa Green, Double Your $$ Impact, and Get a Tax Deduction
Any amount you can donate is greatly appreciated, and immediately doubles in value! The first $3,500 that is donated is being matched by generous donations from six leading growers – among the first to achieve the new Napa Green Vineyard certification. Huge thanks to Spottswoode Estate, Dominus Estate, Clif Family Winery, Sequoia Grove Winery, Rutherford Hill Winery, Chimney Rock, as well as Napa Climate NOW!, all partners in regional climate action.
Napa Green is grateful to our sponsors, who help fund our expanding operations and programs. If you are interested in becoming a Napa Green Sponsor please reach out to Napa Green Executive Director, Anna Brittain.
We all know that sheep are the cutest but why are they in so many vineyards?
Cori Carlson, owner of @napapastureprotein shared the ecological goals of grazing a vineyard, along with this one key takeaway at our recent @napagreen workshop.
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#woolyweeders #regenerativevineyard #soilhealth
Join us on April 9, 2026 @charleskrugwinery to explore climate smart opportunities, sustainable glass, closures and more ways to green your supply chain.
We will share case studies, hear about climate-smart and alternative packaging, clarify what materials are truly recyclable, and identify new ways to divert more waste from the landfill.
With speakers from Verallia, @naturalcorkcouncil, @cork_supply, Treasury Wine Estates, @freeflowwines, @revinobottles, @keystonecapsules, Wine Industry Zero Waste Collective, @naparecycling and more!
➡️ ticket link in bio!
#winebusiness #wineindustry #supplychainmanagement
Discover four exceptional wineries united by a commitment to sustainability, community, and thoughtful hospitality.
These wineries are not only @napagreen certified but also @bcorporation certified, and through their “B Collaborative” partnership this month, they are offering a special tasting experience: wine club members receive two complimentary tastings, and non-members can enjoy a two-for-one tasting.
Learn More by visiting these wineries.
@artesawinery
@cliffamily
@spottswoodewinery
@troisnoixwine
#winetasting #visitnapavalley
Learn why Natalie Bath, Winemaker at @ruddestate considers @napagreen an important part of their commitment of land stewardship.
#SoilHealth #WomenInWine #RegenerativeViticulture
@napagreen has had a number of growers looking for organic solutions to dealing with nematodes where vines are planted. Our partners at @lallemandplantcareusa have an OMRI approved biological solution.
Learn more in this short video!
#soilhealth #vineyardmanagement #wineindustry
Join us March 17th @grgichhillsestate to connect with cover crop expert Keith Berns, with @greencoverseed, and experienced viticulturists, to leans how you can incorporate soil health practices in your vineyard!
➡️ Registration link in bio.
#soilhealth #regenerativevineyard #covercrop
What is biochar and why is it so cool?
Hear from @napa.char to learn more.
#climateaction #soilhealth #biochar
🐝 “If you build it, they will hum” - Erin Arnsteen, Western Program Coordinator @monarchjointventure
We are grateful for everyone who attended our Biodiversity in the Vineyard workshop last week! It was an amazing day @grgichhillsestate filled with bees, birds, butterflies, a community passionate about biodiversity, and experts providing resources for building biodiversity in YOUR vineyard.
#regenerativeag #biodiversity #worldwildlife #regenerativeviticulture
Join us in congratulating Megan Scott (@love.dream.breathe), our Operations Director, on 6 years at @napagreen. Megan’s positive attitude and “can do” approach to problem solving has greatly contributed to the success of Napa Green and our members.
Thanks for your work and dedication to sustainability!
📸 @brianamarieweddings
📍 @trefethenfamily
#womeninwine #womeninstem #climateaction
Thanks to the @naparegister for publishing this Climate Connection contribution from @napagreen’s Vineyard Program Director, Ben Mackie (@soilrainandhope) highlighting the biodiversity @grgichhillsestate.
If you loved this article, you’ll love our Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Biodiversity in the Vineyard workshop happening today!
#climateaction #regenerativeag #regenerativeviticulture
Friday night dinner dilemma?
Order takeout from @southsidenapa using promo code DONATE and 20% of your order will be donated to @napagreen.
It’s a win: win! You get dinner and @napagreen gets funding to contribute our impactful climate action work in Napa Valley.
Order online or preorder your Fried Chicken Friday pickup for February 27, 2026. Don’t forget to pair it with Napa Green certified wine! 🍽️ 🍷
#dineanddonate #nonprofit #napavalley
Join us Thursday, February 26 to learn about biodiversity in the vineyard.
🍇 Ivo Jeramaz, Winemaker & VP of Vineyards and Production at @grgichhillsestate, will welcome us to the beautiful property and illustrate the various implementation of habitat diversity they have undertaken at the American Canyon ranch.
🍇 Jo Ann Baumgartner & Sam Earnshaw from @wildfarmalliance will provide insight on how to maximize bird habitat and establish hedgerows to support the local ecology.
🍇 Erin Arnsteen from the @monarchjointventure will outline how pivotal vineyard acreage can be to support the dwindling Western Monarch populations.
🍇 Cori Carlson, owner of @napapastureprotein, will explain the ecological goals of grazing a vineyard.
🍇 Ruby Stahel from the @naparcd will join us to discuss the various resources that the RCD has to support habitat enhancement on Napa properties.
🍇 @soilrainandhope from @napagreen will talk about bees!
➡️ Ticket link in bio.
#biodiversity #regenerativeag #regenerativeviticulture
Learn about the herd of cattle calmly grazing the vineyards @ruddestate, contributing to soil health and biodiversity, in our latest post from @soilrainandhope.
➡️ Link in bio.
#climateaction #regenerativeag #regnerativeviticulture #soilhealth
Thanks to @naparegister and @kcuz for this great article about the @regenerativeviticulture and @napagreen #OneBlockChallenge field day @celaniwines.
We had a great time engaging with attendees about opportunities to implement regenerative practices in their vineyards!
If you’re regenerative curious or want to learn more head to the link in our bio!
#climateaction #regenerativeviticulture
Congratulations on @napagreen Vineyard Certification to @shadybrookestatewinery!
Nestled in the picturesque heart of Coombsville, Shadybrook Estate, has shown a deep commitment to regenerative viticulture and climate action. Visit to see the natural beauty of this hidden gem.
#climateaction #regenerativeviticulture #napagreen
We love the biodiversity in this @grgichhillsestate American Canyon Vineyard!
Come learn how to integrate biodiversity in your vineyard on February 26 at this workshop with @napagreen, @grgichhillsestate, @wildfarmalliance, @monarchjointventure, @napapastureprotein and @naparcd.
➡️ Ticket link in bio.
#Biodiversity #RegenerativeAg #RegenerativeViticulture
